John Mueller from Google as soon as once more addressed the subject of websites utilizing the Google Indexing API when Google doesn’t formally assist these use instances. He stated it’s not supported first, and he added that these websites are sometimes spammy and low high quality – however he said, “it is nice to see passionate folks attempt to do extra with it.”
As a reminder, the Google Indexing API ought to simply be used for job postings and stay stream content material – nothing else. Google has stated when you use it for different functions it will not work. Many who’ve tried it over time stated it really works to get your content material listed quick however then it drops out of the index rapidly after.
John Mueller stated on X the opposite day:
I do not know what so as to add :). Just like the documentation has said for a very long time, the Indexing API has a really restricted set of use-cases that is supported. It is nice to see passionate folks attempt to do extra with it, however a) it is typically for spam & low-quality, and b) it isn’t supported.
So you’ll be able to hold making an attempt to make use of it however hey, it will not work – he stated.
Right here is that submit, click on by way of to learn the context (if John would not delete it):
I do not know what so as to add :). Just like the documentation has said for a very long time, the Indexing API has a really restricted set of use-cases that is supported. It is nice to see passionate folks attempt to do extra with it, however a) it is typically for spam & low-quality, and b) it isn’t supported.
— John (@JohnMu) February 19, 2024
Discussion board dialogue at X.
